Postcode B20 2EA is located in a major urban area, within the Handsworth Wood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Birchfield West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from B20 2EA.
Birchfield West near B20 2EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 in Handsworth Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,250 up to £845,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £104,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Handsworth Wood
In the B20 2EA postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B20 2EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Samra's News | Wellington Road, Birmingham, B20 2SF | Walking directions to Samra's News |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | 2 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Masala Bazaar Metro | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AA | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar Metro |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1AB | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.